by Our Correspondent in Colombo Updated Story 2: The Disaster Management Center (DMC) reports that the death toll from the severe weather gripping the country has risen to 47, with 37 of
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A powerful earthquake struck northwest of Sagaing, Myanmar, on Friday afternoon, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. At least 144 people have been confirmed dead, with more than 730 injured. The
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A new study published in Science Advances has raised alarm over the growing crisis of freshwater deoxygenation, with climate change and increasingly frequent heatwaves significantly reducing surface dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in
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France’s national rail operator, SNCF, has declared war on wild boars after their population explosion led to widespread disruptions, significant delays, and millions of euros worth of damage. With the boar population
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The concentration of carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere has reached its highest level in 800,000 years, according to a United Nations (UN) report that highlights alarming climate trends. The research suggests 2024
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UBS has delayed its target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by a decade, now aiming for 2035 instead of the previously set 2025. The Swiss bank attributed this delay to
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Environmentalists and local residents have raised concerns after Brazil approved the clearance of eight miles of Amazon rainforest to build a road in Belem, the host city of the upcoming United Nations
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A catastrophic maritime incident unfolded on March 10 in the North Sea as the U.S.-registered oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate and the Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel MV Solong collided off the coast of
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Concerns over the presence of microplastics in human tissues are growing as studies increasingly report plastic particles in blood, lungs, and even the brain. However, experts caution that more rigorous scientific methods
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A catastrophic collision between a container ship and an oil tanker in the North Sea has triggered fears of a major environmental disaster, as emergency crews race to contain the fire and
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